Deep Plane Facelift

Many clients find that their cheeks, jawline, and neck lose firmness over time, causing the overall face to appear less youthful. A Deep Plane Facelift with Dr. Huan helps lift, firm, and reposition soft tissues, creating refined, balanced contours while maintaining natural expressions.

What is a Deep Plane Facelift?

A Deep Plane Facelift is an in-depth facial rejuvenation method that focuses on intervening in deep tissue layers beneath the skin, such as the Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System (SMAS) and the facial support ligament system. Instead of simply pulling the outer skin, the Deep Plane technique releases, lifts, and repositions sagging soft tissue blocks to their appropriate positions, thereby comprehensively improving signs of aging on the face.

What are the advantages of a Deep Plane Facelift performed by Dr. Huan?

By acting directly on the structures causing sagging, the Deep Plane Facelift performed by Dr. Huan significantly improves skin laxity, facial sagging, and deep wrinkles, while simultaneously lifting the cheeks, jawline, and neck. The result is a firmer face with a clearer jawline, a youthful and harmonious appearance, while still retaining natural softness.

Outstanding advantages of the Deep Plane Facelift:

• Treats the causes of aging from deep tissue layers, not just the skin surface.
• Improves sagging skin, facial sagging, and deep wrinkles.
• Lifts the cheeks, jawline, and neck area.
• Helps facial contours become firmer, more youthful, and more harmonious.
• Limits the sensation of tightness, preserving natural expressions.
• Performed under endotracheal anesthesia for comfort during the procedure.
• Surgery time is approximately 4–6 hours.
• Suture removal after 7–10 days, with gradual stabilization after 1–3 months.

Who is suitable for a Deep Plane Facelift?

The following group of clients is suitable for a Deep Plane Facelift, helping Dr. Huan evaluate and advise on the most effective rejuvenation plan:

• Clients over 40 years old showing clear signs of aging.
• Individuals with excess, sagging skin or reduced elasticity.
• Individuals with sagging facial muscles, deep nasolabial folds, or clear facial creases.
• Individuals with stretched ligaments in the cheekbone, masseter, or jawline areas.
• Individuals with an ill-defined jawline or overall lack of firmness in the face.
• Cases accompanied by developed cheek fat or significant soft tissue sagging.

Deep Plane Facelift technique performed by Dr. Huan

The Deep Plane Facelift performed by Dr. Huan is an intensive rejuvenation technique focused on treating sagging from the deep tissue layers beneath the skin. Instead of merely stretching the surface, this method intervenes in the SMAS system and the ligaments holding facial tissue, lifting the entire soft tissue block to a more youthful position.

During surgery, Dr. Huan performs dissection into the Deep Plane, releasing ligaments that anchor soft tissue to the bone, such as the masseteric, zygomatic, and midface ligaments. Once these attachments are released, the SMAS–skin block can be lifted simultaneously, improving sagging cheeks, deep nasolabial folds, ill-defined jawlines, and sagging necks.

Because the dissection area is near facial nerve branches, Dr. Huan focuses on precise maneuvers, maintaining excellent control of the surgical plane, and preserving the nerve system. A 4K endoscopic system may be utilized to magnify ligaments, blood vessels, and nerve branches, supporting a safer and more precise dissection.

After lifting and fixing the SMAS layer with specialized threads, excess skin is treated just enough to avoid excessive tension. Consequently, the face after surgery tends to be firm, youthful, and harmonious while retaining natural expressions.

Before and After Images

Actual before and after images of the Deep Plane Facelift help clients reference changes in the cheeks, jawline, neck, and overall face, while clearly seeing the effectiveness personalized to soft tissue structures and the degree of aging.

Standardized medical Deep Plane Facelift procedure at Dr. Huan’s

The Deep Plane Facelift process at Dr. Huan’s is conducted following standardized medical steps, ensuring precise control of every tissue layer, effective lifting, and support for the client’s safe recovery:

• Step 1: Examination, general health check, and assessment of the degree of aging.
• Step 2: Measuring, identifying anatomical landmarks, excess skin areas, the SMAS layer, and lifting direction.
• Step 3: Executing the multi-layer Deep Plane dissection technique, releasing sagging tissue, and repositioning supporting structures.
• Step 4: Post-operative monitoring in the recovery room and home care guidance.
• Step 5: Periodic follow-up visits for the doctor to assess stability and recovery.

Post-operative care instructions

To achieve stable and safe Deep Plane Facelift results, clients must follow post-operative care instructions prescribed by Dr. Huan:

• Keep the incision dry and clean with physiological saline.
• Prioritize soft, easy-to-chew foods.
• Limit strong chewing, movement, or impact on the facial area.
• Take medication at the correct dosage as instructed by the doctor.
• Sleep on your back, keeping your head elevated when resting.
• Avoid alcohol, coffee, and foods that affect recovery.
• Attend follow-ups as scheduled.

Aesthetic Deep Plane Facelift in a medical-standard environment

All Deep Plane Facelift surgeries at Dr. Huan’s are performed at Bac Ha International General Hospital, which integrates modern technology and facilities meeting medical standards:

• International-standard one-way sterile operating rooms.
• Modern medical equipment, from CT and MRI diagnostic machines to surgical monitoring devices.
• Multi-layer dissection and biological fixation technology.
• Comfortable recovery area with a professional nursing team.
• Personalized care: every intervention is directly examined, consulted, and adjusted by Dr. Huan according to individual facial characteristics.

FAQ – Quick answers from Dr. Huan about the Deep Plane Facelift

Is the surgery painful?

The surgery is performed under endotracheal anesthesia, so clients do not feel pain during the intervention. After surgery, tightness or slight swelling is normal and will gradually decrease.

Will it leave scars?

The incision is hidden at the hairline or behind the ears. After recovery, traces fade and are difficult to notice, depending on the individual’s constitution and post-operative care.

Will the face look stiff or frozen after surgery?

The Deep Plane technique focuses on repositioning deep tissue layers and the SMAS, so the face retains natural softness and does not become stiff.

How long do the results last?

Results depend on the individual’s constitution, degree of aging, surgical technique, and post-operative care. Typically, they can remain stable for many years.

Can elderly people undergo this?

Clients over 60 can still undergo the procedure if their general health and facial structure are suitable. Dr. Huan will examine them thoroughly before indication.

Schedule a 1:1 consultation with Dr. Huan

If you have sagging skin, facial sagging, or lack firmness in your facial contours, contact WhatsApp +84916262888 or +84986258118 to be directly examined by Dr. Huan and receive advice on a suitable Deep Plane Facelift plan to help your face become youthful, balanced, and natural.